 ardent |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by intense emotion | |
| Synonyms: | impassioned fervent fiery burning perfervid torrid fervid | |
| Examples: | "ardent love" "an ardent lover" "a burning enthusiasm" "a fervent desire to change society" "a fervent admirer" "fiery oratory" "an impassioned appeal" "a torrid love affair" |
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| Related terms: | passionate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] characterized by strong enthusiasm; | |
| Synonyms: | warm | |
| Examples: | "ardent revolutionaries" "warm support" |
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| Related terms: | enthusiastic | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] glowing or shining like fire | |
| Examples: | "from rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes"- Alexander Pope "frightened by his ardent burning eyes" |
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| Related terms: | bright | |
| Similar spelling: |
Arden ardently aridness Ardennes Ardon arytenoid |
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